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EP 1409 Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood - The Complexity of Coffee Business - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

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If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward

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Check out our on-demand workshops here:

https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

Consider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:

https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching

Join our mailing list:

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This is the 4th of a 5-part series with Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood from RAW Coffee Company in Dubai on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward.

In this series, which first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast in June 2025, Host Lee Safar, Kim, and Matt discuss the journey of the specialty coffee shop that started it all in the Middle East - RAW Coffee Company.

The five episodes in this series are:

1. Who is RAW Coffee Company? - https://youtu.be/mPGCfsGuI1Y

2. Why Relationships Matter In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ehlEiRDWV3w

3. The Reality of the Dubai Coffee Scene - https://youtu.be/gE4qcs8AJNU

4. Coffee Business Is Complex - https://youtu.be/X35qq6YHTaw

5. How To Remain Relevant In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ppIR0qYQbgM

In this episode of the Podcast, Lee talks with Kim and Matt from Raw Coffee Company about the true cost of coffee production and the challenges of running a profitable café.

They discuss the importance of understanding fully loaded costs, the stark difference between aesthetics and profitability in café design, and the reality of operating a successful coffee business in Dubai and the broader Middle East.

Additionally, the conversation touches on the business models prevalent in the UAE, the significance of owner involvement, and the impact of meticulous detail in operations.

This episode offers valuable insights for anyone involved in the coffee industry or looking to understand it better.

Connect with RAW Coffee Company here:

https://www.instagram.com/rawcoffeecompany/

https://rawcoffeecompany.com/

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward

📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW

🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching

Looking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:

📧 email: [email protected]

  continue reading

319 episodes

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Content provided by Lee Safar and MAP IT FORWARD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Lee Safar and MAP IT FORWARD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward

https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward

Check out our on-demand workshops here:

https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

Consider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:

https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching

Join our mailing list:

https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 4th of a 5-part series with Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood from RAW Coffee Company in Dubai on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward.

In this series, which first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast in June 2025, Host Lee Safar, Kim, and Matt discuss the journey of the specialty coffee shop that started it all in the Middle East - RAW Coffee Company.

The five episodes in this series are:

1. Who is RAW Coffee Company? - https://youtu.be/mPGCfsGuI1Y

2. Why Relationships Matter In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ehlEiRDWV3w

3. The Reality of the Dubai Coffee Scene - https://youtu.be/gE4qcs8AJNU

4. Coffee Business Is Complex - https://youtu.be/X35qq6YHTaw

5. How To Remain Relevant In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ppIR0qYQbgM

In this episode of the Podcast, Lee talks with Kim and Matt from Raw Coffee Company about the true cost of coffee production and the challenges of running a profitable café.

They discuss the importance of understanding fully loaded costs, the stark difference between aesthetics and profitability in café design, and the reality of operating a successful coffee business in Dubai and the broader Middle East.

Additionally, the conversation touches on the business models prevalent in the UAE, the significance of owner involvement, and the impact of meticulous detail in operations.

This episode offers valuable insights for anyone involved in the coffee industry or looking to understand it better.

Connect with RAW Coffee Company here:

https://www.instagram.com/rawcoffeecompany/

https://rawcoffeecompany.com/

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward

📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW

🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching

Looking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:

📧 email: [email protected]

  continue reading

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